Hall and Oates Live Review

On Wednesday night, I saw Hall and Oates live at Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati. I went with my husband Eric and most of the folks in the crowd seemed to be couples. The audience definitely trended much older than me. It was hot and there was a really good crowd and people seemed to be in a good  mood. 

The show started at 9 and the duo breezed through hit after hit. The entire setlist is below. The backing band was great and I was amazed at the older man named Charles DeChant who played saxophone and flute. First, he looked like Bernie Sanders with really, really long hair. Second, he was wearing a three piece suit and it was 95 degrees, but whatever. He was a great musician and turns out, he's been with Hall and Oates since 1976! The highlight of the show for me was, of course, "She's Gone," my very favorite Hall and Oates tune. 

At one point, Eric leaned over and said, "Man they are corny" and I said, "Of course they are!" Both Daryl Hall and John Oates seemed to be having a genuinely good time, occasionally reminiscing about their hits and when they originally wrote them. 

I have to say the show was definitely a different concert vibe than what I'm used to. Sure, people danced and sang along, but the crowd wasn't rowdy like at a rock show. There was a hipster couple in front of me and they were having a blast and a half, so that was fun to watch too. I'm glad I went. The show was worth the money. Definitely a bucket list band. You should see them if you like any of the awesome pop tunes below. 

Maneater
Out of Touch
Did It in a Minute
Say It Isn't So
You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' (The Righteous Brothers cover)
Las Vegas Turnaround (The Stewardess Song)
She's Gone
Sara Smile
Do What You Want, Be What You Are
I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)
Rich Girl
You Make My Dreams
Kiss on My List
Private Eyes